J.R.R. Tolkien's Riders of Rohan

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Riders of Rohan is a strategy game set during the events of The Two Towers. Players alternate between a high-level war map managing troop movements and resource allocation, then switch to a close-quarters action mode where Fellowship members fight orcs in real-time combat. The macro view lets you command armies during key battles like Helm’s Deep while the micro view includes ranged shooting, hand-to-hand brawls, and magical duels. The DOS game runs single-player only with no multiplayer options. The dual perspective stands out as a fresh take on Tolkien adaptations, blending turn-based planning with arcade-style combat. While the 1991 release date makes it a relic of early strategy design, its focus on Rohan’s conflicts feels tightly scoped compared to broader Middle-earth games. Casual players might find the controls clunky by modern standards but fans of niche tactics games may appreciate its ambition.